Outdoors Calendar 08/04

Outdoors calendar

Today

What: Escarpment Bike Tour

When: Today

Where: In areas in Calumet County near Ledge View Nature Center, W2348 Short Road, Chilton

Synopsis: Some cyclists ride eight- to 12-mile routes; others bike from 25 to 100 miles. It's one of the Friends of Ledge View Nature Center group's largest fundraisers, with the ride supplying money that equips the center's programs and helps with exhibit development and maintenance - including feeding the nature center's live animals.

Deadline: Registration is open through this morning.

Cost: $60 for a family; $30 individual; $25 team member; $25 FLVNC members/college students; $15 high school students or younger

Contact: For information, call 920-849-7094.

Wednesday

What: Rock collecting hobby program

When: 2 p.m. Wednesday

Where: Kohler-Andrae State Park

Synopsis: Learn about rock collecting. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at Sanderling Nature Center. No pets.

Cost: No charge. Vehicles entering the park must have a vehicle admission sticker, which are available at the park office for $7 a day or $25 for an annual pass.

Contact: For information, call the park office at 920-451-4080

Saturday

What: Camping Mishaps skits

When: 6 p.m. Saturday

Where: Kohler-Andrae State Park

Synopsis: The Sheboygan Shooting Stars 4-H Club performs several skits, written by members, about their experiences with camping mishaps. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at the park amphitheater.

Cost: No charge. Vehicles entering the park must have a vehicle admission sticker, which are available at the park office for $7 a day or $25 for an annual pass.

Contact: For information, call the park office at 920-451-4080

Saturday

What: "Midnight Music" program

When: 7-8 p.m. Saturday

Where: Kohler-Andrae State Park

Synopsis: Learn how to crackle, squeak, buzz and bump like the creatures of the night. Meet at the park amphitheater. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Cost: No charge. Vehicles entering the park must have a vehicle admission sticker, which are available at the park office for $7 a day or $25 for an annual pass.

Contact: For information, call the park office at 920-451-4080

Aug. 13

What: Music in the park program

When: 7-8 p.m. Aug. 13

Where: Kohler-Andrae State Park

Synopsis: All ages are welcome; children must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at the park amphitheater.

Cost: No charge. Vehicles entering the park must have a vehicle admission sticker, which are available at the park office for $7 a day or $25 for an annual pass.

Contact: For information, call the park office at 920-451-4080

Aug. 14

What: Campfire storytime program

When: 6 p.m. Aug. 14

Where: Kohler-Andrae State Park

Synopsis: Hear nature stories and do an activity. Bring your roasting sticks and pie irons along with your own fixings for the campfire. Best for children ages 4-10. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Cost: No charge. Vehicles entering the park must have a vehicle admission sticker, which are available at the park office for $7 a day or $25 for an annual pass.

Contact: For information, call the park office at 920-451-4080

Aug. 16

What: Universe in the park program

When: 8 p.m. Aug. 16

Where: Kohler-Andrae State Park

Synopsis: The UW-Madison astronomy department starts the session with a 20- to 30-minute talk and slide presentation. If the sky is clear, people can go outside to see astronomical objects through a telescope. Question-and-answer period follows around the telescope. No pets. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at Sanderling Nature Center.

Cost: No charge. Vehicles entering the park must have a vehicle admission sticker, which are available at the park office for $7 a day or $25 for an annual pass.

Contact: For information, call the park office at 920-451-4080

Aug. 17

What: Beekeeping program

When: 2 p.m. Aug. 17

Where: Kohler-Andrae State Park

Synopsis: Come to the Bee Tree near the South Shower Building for a presentation by local beekeepers. They will set up a demo hive and discuss beekeeping as a hobby. Park in the lot across from site 48 and walk the short distance to the shower building. Children must be accompanied by an adult. No pets.

Cost: No charge. Vehicles entering the park must have a vehicle admission sticker, which are available at the park office for $7 a day or $25 for an annual pass.

Contact: For information, call the park office at 920-451-4080

Aug. 17

What: Search the sky with the Naked Eye program

When: 7 p.m. Aug. 17

Where: Kohler-Andrae State Park

Synopsis: Learn to read the night sky without using telescopes. Meet on the beach enxt to the park bath house. Dress for cool lakeside temperatures. No pets. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Cost: No charge. Vehicles entering the park must have a vehicle admission sticker, which are available at the park office for $7 a day or $25 for an annual pass.

Contact: For information, call the park office at 920-451-4080

Aug. 17

What: 35th annual Ducks Unlimited Greenwing Day

When: Aug. 17; Registration starts at 7:30 a.m., with the program starting at 8 a.m.

Where: Camp Y-Koda

Synopsis: The day is for boys and girls ages 11 to 17 - but participants should bring a parent.

Cost: $15 for Greenwing membership

Contact: Call Jeff at 920-452-2049, or Mike at 920-457-5349

Thru Aug. 25

What: Garter snake naming contest

When: Contest runs through Aug. 25. It's already started.

Where: Kohler-Andrae State Park

Synopsis: The Friends of Kohler-Andrae State Park is holding a contest for children ages 5-12 years old to name the two garter snakes that recently moved into Sanderling Nature Center. To enter, visit the Nature Center any day between 12:30 and 4:30 p.m., pick up an entry form and chose a boy name and a girl name. The two winners will each receive a gift certificate for $20 to be used to purchase merchandize at the nature center.

Cost: No charge. Vehicles entering the park must have a vehicle admission sticker, which are available at the park office for $7 a day or $25 for an annual pass.

Contact: For information, call the park office at 920-451-4080

Ongoing

What: Hunting gallery

When: Ongoing

Synopsis: Share your trophy buck, bear or turkey photos from past, current or future seasons at Wisconsinoutdoorfun.com. Add your photos to the hunting gallery by clicking one of the hunting photo links on the home page and downloading, or email them to botten@wisconsinoutdoor-fun.com.